NHS 24 will give you advice on what to do next. This may include a video or telephone consultation, and/or, a face-to-face appointment at one of the MIUs.

If you are referred to the MIU, your assessment will be carried out by a team of highly experienced staff, led by Emergency Nurse Practitioners. They will give you quick access to health information, advice and treatment. Treatment includes being able to arrange x-rays if required, apply plasters or splints and stitch and dress wounds.

Your local MIU can treat you if you have:

• Cuts and wounds (including those that may need stitches)
• Minor burns and scalds
• Sprains, minor injuries or broken bones – in legs below the knee, and arms below the shoulder, where you can bear the weight through your foot or move your fingers (our experienced staff can arrange x-rays and apply plaster if required)
• Insect bites or other animal bites
• Tetanus immunisation after an injury
• Minor head injury – where there has been no loss of consciousness or vomiting, and no residual symptoms i.e. headache, nausea, visual disturbance, dizziness or any other symptom of concussion
• Removal of foreign bodies from eyes, nose or ears
• Nose injuries and broken noses
• Removal of rings, earrings and studs.

This link takes you to the GGC MIU website - Minor Injuries Unit - NHSGGC